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. 1975 May 30;188(4191):949-51.
doi: 10.1126/science.1138364.

Retinal degeneration associated with taurine deficiency in the cat

K C Hayes, R E Carey, S Y Schmidt

Retinal degeneration associated with taurine deficiency in the cat

K C Hayes et al. Science. .

Abstract

A degeneration of the retinal photoreceptor cells develops in cats when casein is the source of dietary protein. Amino acid profiles indicate that the degeneration is associated with a selective decrease in plasma and retinal taurine concentrations. A sulfur amino acid deficit in the casein diet combined with specific amino acid requirements of the cat appear related to this unique expression of taurine deficiency.

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